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Sauyster Family History

Sauyster Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sauter, Sangster, Shuster, Sauser, Lauster, Luyster, Auster, Sluyter

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Where is the Sauyster family from?

You can see how Sauyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauyster family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Sauyster families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauyster's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sauyster families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauyster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Sauyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauyster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Sauyster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sauyster. For the veterans among your Sauyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauyster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauyster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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